Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science and software engineering are among the fastest growing career fields in the United States. Technology is pervasive and will continue to touch our lives on a daily basis. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program contains a set of core courses which are designed to provide an understanding of the varied aspects of technology, operating systems and networking, as well as knowledge of computer system architecture and the software system engineering process.
Outcomes:
- Program in at least one high level programming language using programming fundamentals, abstraction modeling for problem solving, algorithms, data structures, and complexity
- Examine computer architecture, operating systems, and network-centric computing, including
- Internet technology
- Implement the goals and techniques of software engineering
- Demonstrate effective use of technical and professional communication
- Extend the breadth of computer science knowledge through the completion of various technical options, which include proficiency in another high level language and in database systems
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| ECON210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.5 |
| ENGL101 | Composition and Critical Thinking | 4.5 |
| ENGL103 | Composition: Writing and Research | 4.5 |
| ENGL206 | Technical and Professional Writing | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| IT101 | Computers and Information Technology Literacy | 4.5 |
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| LITR201 | Literature: A Reflection of Life | 4.5 |
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| HUMN201 | Introduction to the Fine Arts I | 4.5 |
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| MATH112 | Analytic College Algebra | 4.5 |
| MATH114 | Analytic Trigonometry | 4.5 |
| MATH116 | Foundations for Calculus | 4.5 |
| MATH203 | Applications of Discrete Mathematics | 4.5 |
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| PHIL306 | Ethics for the Information Age | 4.5 |
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| PHIL301 | Ethics for Professionals | 4.5 |
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| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
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| SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
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| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Lab - Science and Technology | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SCI203 | Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability | 1.5 |
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| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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| HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
Courses: Core
| CE242 | Computer Architecture | 4 |
| CS104 | Problem Solving Concepts With C++ | 4 |
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| CS115 | Programming With C++ | 4 |
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| CS116 | C# Programming | 4 |
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| CS146 | Introduction to UNIX | 4 |
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| CS215 | Intermediate C++ Programming | 4 |
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| CS216 | Intermediate C# Programming | 4 |
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| CS230 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
| CS265 | Algorithms | 4 |
| CS340 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS346 | User Interface Design | 4 |
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| CS366 | Software Engineering Methods | 4 |
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| SWE410 | Software Processes | 4 |
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| CS376 | Object Oriented Methods | 4 |
| CS381 | Software Requirements Engineering | 4 |
| CS382 | Software Design | 4 |
| CS383 | Software Testing | 4 |
| CS481 | Computer Science Project I | 4 |
| CS482 | Software Engineering Capstone II | 4 |
| EM208 | Web Development I | 4 |
| IT205 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| IT300 | Computer Networks and Communications | 4 |
| MATH201 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH304 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PM220 | Project Management Tools | 4 |
| TECH ELE | Select 12 credits of approved technical electives | 12 |
| ELE | Programming Breadth elective: Select CS246 or CS316 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 108 |
Total Credit Hours: 183
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)